US Bridges

I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .5 MI N 159 · Structure no. 1402

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2036. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesFish Stream & Bog Bk RD
Location.5 MI N 159
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.01577, -68.2876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2016)
Projected traffic3,304 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Fish Stream & Bog Bk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.